Pence Ranch

Rosa Chardonnay

9.030 ratings
9.23 pro ratings
Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
David L

15’ Pence Rosa Chardonnay. Getting a grasp on the Central Coast Chardonnays. Decant until the end of 2018! I could see somebody getting this confused with a SB!?! That lemongrass, a drop of bedrock, grapefruit core, nectarine skins, popcorn butter. Complexity and balance is there.
Definitely not a typical Northern California Chardonnay (don’t recommend it, if you’re expecting that style)
Going to wait a year before opening the next bottle.
Diggin these Central Coast wines! NOT something I would pour for a crowd!! I’m all in! Looking forward to trying some of the Pinot’s. Edit- Love this one. 95 points, after 45 minutes in the decanter.( AGAIN, don’t recommend if your thinking Northern CA)

15’ Pence Rosa Chardonnay. Getting a grasp on the Central Coast Chardonnays. Decant until the end of 2018! I could see somebody getting this confused with a SB!?! That lemongrass, a drop of bedrock, grapefruit core, nectarine skins, popcorn butter. Complexity and balance is there.
Definitely not a typical Northern California Chardonnay (don’t recommend it, if you’re expecting that style)
Going to wait a year before opening the next bottle.
Diggin these Central Coast wines! NOT something I would pour for a crowd!! I’m all in! Looking forward to trying some of the Pinot’s. Edit- Love this one. 95 points, after 45 minutes in the decanter.( AGAIN, don’t recommend if your thinking Northern CA)

Mar 14th, 2018
Mark

From our Santa Barbara trip. Layered. Full. Citrus and honey.

From our Santa Barbara trip. Layered. Full. Citrus and honey.

Apr 23rd, 2020
Mark

From our wine tour in Santa Barbara

From our wine tour in Santa Barbara

Jan 25th, 2019
Rachael Doob

Medium body. Bright. Popcorn. Lemon. Long finish.

Medium body. Bright. Popcorn. Lemon. Long finish.

Oct 24th, 2018
Andrew Howard

On point. Recently served at state dinner.

On point. Recently served at state dinner.

Mar 15th, 2016
Karl Ziegler

Karl had this 5 years ago

Karl had this 5 years ago

May 23rd, 2019
Matt

Matt had this 8 years ago

Matt had this 8 years ago

Mar 28th, 2016
Frank B

Frank had this 5 months ago

Frank had this 5 months ago

Dec 9th, 2023
Frank B

Frank had this 10 months ago

Frank had this 10 months ago

Jun 18th, 2023
Frank B

Frank had this a year ago

Frank had this a year ago

Mar 12th, 2023